Ambler Elementary vs Main Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 294 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ambler Elementary
Pickens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students
Main Street Elementary
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
318 students
| Measure | Ambler Elementary Pickens, South Carolina | Main Street Elementary Lake City, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #101 of 688 | #686 of 688 |
| National rank | #8491 of 50,301 | #49379 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 316 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 22% |
| city | Pickens | Lake City |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ambler Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 10.3).
- •Ambler Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 22%).
- •Ambler Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Ambler Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.9).
- •Main Street Elementary is the larger school with 318 students compared with 316.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ambler Elementary better than Main Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ambler Elementary ranks higher (74.1 vs 10.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ambler Elementary and Main Street Elementary?
About 294 km in a straight line, between Pickens and Lake City in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ambler Elementary: 316. Main Street Elementary: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ambler Elementary and Main Street Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Ambler Elementary is 101st of 688 and Main Street Elementary is 686th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).